Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple - Zhengzhou, Henan province, China - YouTube Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple - Zhengzhou, Henan province, China Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 27, 2014 Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Shàolín Sì; Wade–Giles: Shao4-lin2 Szu4, pronounced [??^??lin sî]; Cantonese Yale: Siulàhm Jí) is a Chán Buddhist temple on Mount Song, near Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan province, China. It is led by Abbot Shi Yongxin.

Founded in the fifth century, the monastery is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, and it is the best known Mahayana Buddhist monastery to the Western world.[1] Shaolin Monastery and its famed Pagoda Forest were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng."[2] more info visit: shaolin monastery training Shaolin Kungfu. China. Henan. Dengfeng. Shaolin Temple. The Four Heavenly Kings, The Bell Tower. | EDOARDO LUCCI Download China. Henan province. Dengfeng city. Shaolin Temple..The Bell Tower is 4-stotyed building and the valuable collection in the history of Chinese architecture..The Shaolin Temple is a Chán (Zen) Buddhist temple close to Mount Song. It is led by Shi Yongxin Abbot. Founded in the fifth century, the monastery has been long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, and it is the best known Mahayana Buddhist monastery to the Western... more » China. Henan province. Dengfeng city.

Shaolin Temple..The Bell Tower is 4-stotyed building and the valuable collection in the history of Chinese architecture..The Shaolin Temple is a Chán (Zen) Buddhist temple close to Mount Song. It is led by Shi Yongxin Abbot. Founded in the fifth century, the monastery has been long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, and it is the best known Mahayana Buddhist monastery to the Western world..Shaolin Monastery was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng". Shaolin Temple Shaolin Temple Price: 110 The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple, is a Chan Buddhist temple at Song Shan in Henan Province of what is now the People's Republic of China. The monastery was built by the Emperor Hsiao-Wen in AD 477, and the first abbot of Shaolin was Batuo, (also, Fotuo or Bhadra (the Chinese transposition of Buddha), an Indian dhyana master who came to China in AD 464 to spread Buddhist teachings.

Long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, it is the Mahayana Buddhist monastery perhaps best known to the Western world. Name The Shao in "Shaolin" refers to "Mount Shaoshi", a mountain in the Songshan mountain range. The lin in "Shaolin" means "forest". Literally, the name means "Monastery in the woods of Mount Shaoshi". Early history According to the Continued Biographies of Eminent Monks (AD 645) by Daoxuan, the Shaolin Monastery was built on the north side of Shaoshi, the western peak of Mount Song, one of the Sacred Mountains of China, by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Yang Xuanzhi, in the Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang (AD 547), and Li Xian, in the Ming Yitongzhi (AD 1461), concur with Daoxuan's location and attribution.

The Jiaqing Chongxiu Yitongzhi (AD 1843) specifies that this monastery, located in the province of Henan, was built in the 20th year of the Tàihé era of the Northern Wei Dynasty, that is, the monastery was built in AD 497. Kangxi, the second Qing emperor, was a supporter of the Shaolin temple in Henan and he wrote the calligraphic inscription that, to this day, hangs over the main temple gate. Bodhidharma Bodhidharma is said by the Shaolin monks to have introduced the sect of Chan (Zen) Buddhism to them at Shaolin Temple in Henan, China during the 6th century. Bodhidharma was also given the opportunity to teach what the monks called “18 Hands of the Lohan,” (non-combative healthful exercises). Various styles of Chinese martial arts are said in some sources to have been practiced even before the Xia dynasty (founded in 2205 BC), styles such as Jiao Di, the precursor of Shuai Jiao.

Not to mention Shou Bo kung fu practiced during the Shang dynasty (2,000 years before the Shaolin Temple's construction), and Xiang Bo (similar to Sanda) from the 600s BC, along with the hundreds of other systems of Chinese martial arts that have persisted from ancient times to the present day. There is a story that Huiguang and Sengchou were martial artists before the arrival of Bodhidharma, when they became two of the very first Shaolin monks. Destruction The monastery has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Perhaps the best-known story of the Temple's destruction is that it was destroyed in 1644 by the Qing government for supposed anti-Qing activities (giving birth to the famous slogan "Destroy the Qing, restore the Ming!"); this destruction is also supposed to have helped spread Shaolin martial arts through China by means of the 5 fugitive monks Ng Mui, Jee Shin Shim Shee, Fung Doe Duk, Miu Hin and Bak Mei. This story commonly appears in martial arts history, fiction, and cinema.

However, accounts of the Qing Dynasty destroying the Shaolin temple may refer to a southern Shaolin temple, which Ju Ke, in the Qing bai lei chao (1917), located in Fujian Province. Additionally, some martial arts historians, such as Tang Hao and Stanley Henning[citation needed]., believe that the story is likely fictional, appearing only at the very end of the Qing period in novels and sensational literature[citation needed]. Recent history There is evidence of Shaolin martial arts techniques being exported to Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries. Okinawan Shōrin-ryū karate, for example, has a name meaning "Small lin". Other similarities can be seen in centuries-old Chinese and Japanese martial arts manuals. In 1928, the warlord Shi Yousan set fire to the monastery, burning it for over 40 days, destroying 90% of the buildings including many manuscripts of the temple library. The Cultural Revolution launched in 1966 targeted religious orders including the Monastery.

The five monks who were present at the Monastery when the Red Guard attacked were shackled and made to wear placards declaring the crimes charged against them.The monks were jailed after being flogged publicly and parading through the street as people threw rubbish at them. The government purged Buddhist materials from within the Monastery walls, leaving it barren for years. Martial arts groups from all over the world have made donations for the upkeep of the temple and grounds, and are subsequently honored with carved stones near the entrance of the temple. In the past, many people have tried to capitalize on the Shaolin Monastery by building their own schools on Mount Song. However, the Chinese government eventually outlawed this, and so the schools all moved to the nearby towns. A Dharma gathering was held between August 19 and 20, 1999, in the Shaolin Monastery, Songshan, China, for Buddhist Master Shi Yong Xin to take office as abbot. He is the thirteenth successor after Buddhist abbot Xue Ting Fu Yu. In March 2006 Vladimir Putin of Russia became the first foreign leader to visit the monastery. Two luxury bathrooms were recently added to the temple for use by monks and tourists.

The new bathrooms reportedly cost three million yuan. The Pagoda Forest With a history of more than 1,000 years from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the Pagoda Forest has more than 230 pagodas for Buddhist abbots, and is the largest one in China that has survived till now. Despite the difficulty, the temple has been making active moves to safeguard its intellectual property rights. The forest is a treasure house for the study of the ancient Chinese brick structure and sculpture art. TOP 20 DESTINATIONS Shaolin Temple - Shao Lin Si, Songshan Zhengzhou, Henan Attractions >> Henan >> Zhengzhou Attractions Shaolin Temple The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple is a Chan Buddhist temple at Song Shan near Zhengzhou City Henan Province in Dengfeng, China. It is led by abbot Venerable abbot Shi Yongxin. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, and it is the Mahayana Buddhist monastery perhaps best known to the Western world.

The shao in "Shaolin" refers to "Mount Shaoshi", a mountain in the Songshan mountain range and lin means "forest". With si, the name literally means "monastery/temple in the woods of Mount Shaoshi". Others, such as the late master Chang Dsu Yao translate "Shaolin" as "young (new) Forest"or sometimes translated as "little forest". Shaolin Temple embraces many exciting attractions, such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings (Tianwangdian), the Mahavira Hall (Daxiongbaodian), the Pagoda Forest, the Dharma Cave and the Shaolin Temple Martial Art Training Center. Visitors may follow the virtual guide about the Shaolin Temple. First we see the Shanmen Hall. Hung on its top is a tablet reading 'Shaolin Temple'. The tablet was inscribed by the Emperor Kangxi (1622 - 1723) during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). Under the stairs of the hall crouches two stone lions made in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The hall enshrines the Maitreya Buddha.

Two sides of the corridor behind the hall's gate are paved with inscriptions on stone steles made during several different dynasties. Next we arrive at the Hall of Heavenly Kings. The gate of the hall is guarded by two figures depicting Vajra (Buddhist warrior attendants). Inside the hall are figures of the Four Heavenly Kings who are responsible for inspecting peoples' behavior, helping the troubled, and blessing the people. Then we come to the Mahavira Hall. The complex's center is right before your eyes. Both important celebrations and regular prayers are held here. 18 Buddhist Arhats stand along the eastern and the southern walls of the hall. Buddhas of the Middle, East and West are enshrined in this hall, respectively Sakyamuni Buddha, Pharmacist Buddha and Amitabha Buddha. Figures of Kingnaro (the founder of Shaolin Cudgel) and Dharma (the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism) stand beside those three Buddhas, a placement which is very different from other Mahavira Halls. At the feet of the pillars in this Mahavira Hall are stone lions that are more than one meter (about 3.33 feet) high.

On the ground there are about 50 small pits, 20 centimeters (about 7.87 inches) deep. It is said that they are the footprints left by monks when they practiced Shaolin Martial Arts. Unexpectedly, we come to the Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for Buddhist dignitaries through the ages. On average, the pagodas are less than 15 meters (about 49 feet) high. The layer and the shape of a pagoda depend on many factors, such as one's Buddhist status, attainment and prestige during his lifetime. The Pagoda Forest in Shaolin Temple is the largest of China's pagoda complexes. Outside the temple we continue walking to the northwest, and then we will take a look at two monasteries, named the Ancestor's Monastery and the Second Ancestor's Monastery. The first monastery is built by a Dharma's disciple to commemorate Dharma's nine years of meditation in a cave. It has a big hall supported by 16 stone pillars on whose shafts are exquisitely carved warriors, dancing dragons and phoenixes.

The second monastery is a nursing home of the second ancestor Huike who cut his left arm in order to show his sincerity to study Buddhism from Dharma. In front of the monastery are four springs created by Dharma to help Huike to fetch water easily. They are called 'Spring Zhuoxi' and each has its own distinctive flavor. The cave we see next is the Dharma Cave. In this cave Dharma patiently faced the wall and meditated for 9 years. Finally, he reached the immortal spiritual state and created the Buddhist Zen. The cave is seven meters deep (about 23 feet) and three meters high (about 9.8 feet). Many stone inscriptions are carved on both its sides. There is a Meditating Stone in the cave. It is said Dharma's shadow was reflected upon the stone and embedded on it because of the long time of his meditation facing the wall. Unfortunately the stone was ruined during the war. After passing the Dharma Cave, we come to the Buddhist Living Quarters for transient monks. It is on the south bank of the Shaoxi River opposite the temple. First built in 1512 of the Ming Dynasty, it was repaired in the Qing Dynasty.

The quarters are noted for the simple and distinctive design. It collapsed in 1958 and then repaired in 1993. The Shaolin Temple Wushu (Martial Arts) Training Center comes last. Its perfect scenery makes it an ideal place for practicing the Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin monks have been practicing Kung Fu for over 1,500 years. The system was invented by Dharma who taught the monks basic methods to improve their health and defend themselves. The Martial art performance shows the true Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. For example, Tong Zi Gong, performed by teenagers, is a kind of martial art to train one's flexibility and strength. The Shaolin temple has many legends and mysteries surround it. The origin of martial arts, the origin of kung fu surround the vague mysteries of the Shaolin Temple and the shaolin monks. Shaolin Temple is probably the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, Shaolin Temple Pagodabut also because of its martial arts or Wushu Chan.

Shaolin Temple is situated in the beautiful Songshan Mountains, which is only eight miles of Dengfeng and about 50 miles southwest of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. Shaolin Temple was established in 495 during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). Batuo, an Indian monk, came to Luoyang, the ancient capital, for spreading Buddhism at that period. Emperor Xiaowen was a believer of Buddhism so he decided to build the temple in the Songshan Mountains to house Batuo, who translated many Buddhist works and had a few hundred followers there. Damo (Bodhidharma), the legendary Indian monk, came to Shaolin in 517, who was the creator of Chinese Zen. There are many legendary stories about him. One of the well-known stories says he was meditating in a cave for nine years. The cave is now called Damo Cave. Many people believe he wrote the famous 'Yijinjing,' the base of Shaolin martial arts or Gongfu. But there is no record about the book before and during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) so experts think Damo has little to do with Shaolin Gongfu.

Zongheng, a Taoist priest of Tiantai Mountain, wrote 'Yijinjing' in 1624, but to add mystery to it, he made up a story saying 'Yijinjing' was originally written by Damo. Shaolin does have a long tradition of Chinese martial arts, as the saying goes 'All martial arts (gongfu) are from Shaolin.' This is partly because Shaolin was located in a strategic area so they had to protect the temple themselves from wars or any invading, and partly because of the support of most emperors from different dynasties, which came after the 13 Shaolin monks once saved Li Shimin, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Since then Shaolin was allowed to have solider-monks. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Shaolin housed over 1,000 solder-monks at its peak and they were often used by the government to combat rebellions and Japanese bandits. But martial arts were forbidden during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Even with the protection of solder-monks, Shaolin was severely damaged by fire a few times. The largest fire set by the army of Shi Yousan in 1928 destroyed most of the buildings of Shaolin Temple. There are many noted relics at Shaolin. There are over 300 ancient stone inscriptions, some of them by famous calligraphers. The large mural of 500 arhats in the Qianfo Hall was from the Ming Dynasty. There are 232 pagodas from different dynasties, known as the forest of pagodas. The oldest one was from the Tang Dynasty. The pagodas are the tombs of the celebrated Shaolin monks. The Shaolin martial arts are an important part of the relics. Edited by Athena Lee Shaolin Temple-China Tours Travel Agency 2) Take Tourist Bus at bus station. Introduction If you are having a Luoyang package tour,our Luoyang travel guide introduce the Shaolin Temple to you,which is one of the Lhasa tourist attractions,thus adding color to your Luoyang China tour.

Shaolin Temple is a Chan Buddhist temple at Song Shan, near Zhengzhou City, Henan Province in Dengfeng, China. It is led by Venerable abbot Shi Yongxin. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery is long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, and it is the Mahayana Buddhist monastery perhaps best known to the Western world. The Shaolin Monastery and its famed Pagoda Forest were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng." Histroy There is evidence of Shaolin martial arts techniques being exported to Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries. Okinawan Shorin-ryu karate , for example, has a name meaning "Small [Shao]lin".Other similarities can be seen in centuries-old Chinese and Japanese martial arts manuals. In 1928, the warlord Shi Yousan set fire to the monastery, burning it for over 40 days, destroying a significant percent of the buildings including many manuscripts of the temple library.

The Cultural Revolution launched in 1966 targeted religious orders including the monastery. The five monks who were present at the monastery when the Red Guard attacked were shackled and made to wear placards declaring the crimes charged against them.The monks were jailed after publicly being flogged and paraded through the street as people threw rubbish at them.The government purged Buddhist materials from within the monastery walls, leaving it barren for years. According to Matthew Polly, a travel writer and martial artist, during the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong granted the Shaolin Temple extra land and special "imperial dispensation" to eat meat, and drink, which would make Shaolin the only temple in China that did not prohibit alcohol, although this practice has ceased today. Polly's statement is not corroborated in any period documents, such as the Shaolin Stele erected in 728. The stele does not list any such imperial dispensation as reward for the monks' assistance during the campaign against Wang Shichong, only land and a water mill are granted.Historian Meir Shahar is unsure if the popular tale about wine and meat consumption originated after the released of films like Shaolin Temple.

In the past, many have tried to capitalize on Shaolin Monastery fame by building their own schools on Mount Song. However, the Chinese government eventually outlawed this; the schools were moved to the nearby towns. However, as of 2010, the Ta Gou kung fu school, one of the largest kung fu schools in China, owns and practices on land below the Shaolin Temple. A Dharma gathering was held from August 19 to August 20, 1999, in the Shaolin Monastery for Master Shi Yongxin's assumption of office as abbot. In March 2006 Vladimir Putin, then President of Russia, became the first foreign leader to visit the monastery. In 2007 the Chinese government partially lifted the 300-year ban of the Jieba. The Jieba is the ancient ceremony of the nine marks, which are burned onto the head with sticks of incense. The ban was partially lifted only for those who were mentally and physically prepared to participate in the tradition. Sightseeing in depth - Shanmen Hall: First we see the Shanmen Hall. Hung on its top is a tablet reading 'Shaolin Temple'.

The tablet was inscribed by the Emperor Kangxi (1622 - 1723) during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). Under the stairs of the hall crouches two stone lions made in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The hall enshrines the Maitreya Buddha. Two sides of the corridor behind the hall's gate are paved with inscriptions on stone steles made during several different dynasties. - the Hall of Heavenly Kings:The gate of the hall is guarded by two figures depicting Vajra (Buddhist warrior attendants). Inside the hall are figures of the Four Heavenly Kings who are responsible for inspecting peoples' behavior, helping the troubled, and blessing the people. - the Mahavira Hall:The complex's center is right before your eyes. Both important celebrations and regular prayers are held here. 18 Buddhist Arhats stand along the eastern and the southern walls of the hall. Buddhas of the Middle, East and West are enshrined in this hall, respectively Sakyamuni Buddha, Pharmacist Buddha and Amitabha Buddha.

Figures of Kingnaro (the founder of Shaolin Cudgel) and Dharma (the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism) stand beside those three Buddhas, a placement which is very different from other Mahavira Halls. At the feet of the pillars in this Mahavira Hall are stone lions that are more than one meter (about 3.33 feet) high. On the ground there are about 50 small pits, 20 centimeters (about 7.87 inches) deep. It is said that they are the footprints left by monks when they practiced Shaolin Martial Arts. - Pagoda Forest:the Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for Buddhist dignitaries through the ages. On average, the pagodas are less than 15 meters (about 49 feet) high. The layer and the shape of a pagoda depend on many factors, such as one's Buddhist status, attainment and prestige during his lifetime. The Pagoda Forest in Shaolin Temple is the largest of China's pagoda complexes.

- two monasteries:Outside the temple we continue walking to the northwest, and then we will take a look at two monasteries, named the Ancestor's Monastery and the Second Ancestor's Monastery. The first monastery is built by a Dharma's disciple to commemorate Dharma's nine years of meditation in a cave. It has a big hall supported by 16 stone pillars on whose shafts are exquisitely carved warriors, dancing dragons and phoenixes. The second monastery is a nursing home of the second ancestor Huike who cut his left arm in order to show his sincerity to study Buddhism from Dharma. In front of the monastery are four springs created by Dharma to help Huike to fetch water easily. They are called 'Spring Zhuoxi' and each has its own distinctive flavor. - the Dharma Cave:In this cave Dharma patiently faced the wall and meditated for 9 years. Finally, he reached the immortal spiritual state and created the Buddhist Zen. The cave is seven meters deep (about 23 feet) and three meters high (about 9.8 feet). Many stone inscriptions are carved on both its sides. There is a Meditating Stone in the cave.

It is said Dharma's shadow was reflected upon the stone and embedded on it because of the long time of his meditation facing the wall. Unfortunately the stone was ruined during the war. After passing the Dharma Cave, we come to the Buddhist Living Quarters for transient monks. It is on the south bank of the Shaoxi River opposite the temple. First built in 1512 of the Ming Dynasty, it was repaired in the Qing Dynasty. The quarters are noted for the simple and distinctive design. It collapsed in 1958 and then repaired in 1993. Kung Fu Show at Shaolin Temple The Shaolin Kung Fu Show Theatre is located not far from the main entrance. There are 5 fixed daily performaces at the theatre. The kung fu show lasts half hour including a few minutes' interaction on the part of the visitors and the actors. Shaolin kung fu is one of the oldest and most respected martial arts in the world. Many Asian martial arts can call Shaolin kung fu their predecessor. The birthplace of Shaolin kung fu, the Shaolin Temple, sits at the base of the Song mountain range in Henan province, China.

The Shaolin Temple receives visitors from all over the world interested in viewing the legendary temple and its kung fu. - History of Kung Fu: Martial arts training at the Songshan Shaolin Temple began as early as the Northern Song dynasty (960-1126 AD), according to Meir Shahar of Tel Aviv University. By the Ming dynasty, the fighting monks of Shaolin had become famous for their exceptional fighting skills and many books had been written about them. Military and political leaders of the day would often visit the Shaolin Temple to witness the Shaolin martial arts and participate in training. Shaolin Temple, The Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Si Home >> China Travel Guide >> Luoyang Travel Guide >>Shaolin Temple Shaolin Temple The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple, is a Chan Buddhist temple at Song Shan in Henan Province of what is now the People's Republic of China.

The monastery was built by the Emperor Hsiao-Wen in AD 477, and the first abbot of Shaolin was Batuo, (also, Fotuo or Bhadra (the Chinese transposition of Buddha), an Indian dhyana master who came to China in AD 464 to spread Buddhist teachings. Long famous for its association with Chinese martial arts and particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu, it is the Mahayana Buddhist monastery perhaps best known to the Western world. What to see in Shaolin Temple Shaolin Temple Permanent Residence Compound starts from the gate, having seven courtyards for worshipping Buddha, sitting in meditation, chanting scriptures, reception, collecting books and undertaking religious ceremonies as well as for residence of abbotting monks and deacons and process of routine affairs. The Permanent Residence Compound is 160 meters wide and 360 meters long, with a land area of 57,600 square meters. Forest steles: Inside Gateway, the central passage is high but smooth. Inside the two side doors, the passage is low with a comparatively steep slop, rising from south to north.

The central passage is meant for human, while the two side passages are for carts and horses and so the eastern and western passages are also called as the packway. Behind Gateway is Devajara Hall. Between Devajara Hall and Gateway, there are three flourishing ancient maidenhair trees to form a natural landscape in the Temple. Under the ancient trees, four rows of ancient tablets are arranged from east to west, with two at the eastern and western walls and two along the central passage to form an open Forest of Steles. Before the tablets and under the trees are many moving poems left over by the ancient and modern scholars. In View on Tangwangs Announcement of Shaolin Temple, Qing Dynastys Jingri praised these tablets as: 'in Shaolin Temple, there are numerous ancient tablets being horizontally and vertically placed. Under the cedars, they show spiritual lights. Most of them were written by famous persons.' According to the Annals of Shaolin Temple (the 13th year of Qing Qianlong), Forest of Steles include some important steles carvings like Tablet for Chan Master Xi An's achievements, Chan Master Chun Zhuo's state of practicing Buddhism and the tablet for thanks-giving to previous months.

The famous Hong Kong Kongfu storywriter, Mr. Jin Yong inscribed 'Shaolin Secret and Treasure of the Nation' for Shaolin Kongfu and Medical Secrets. Thousand-Buddha hall, also called as Pilu Pavilion, Pilu Hall and Thousand-Buddha Pavilion, is located at the grand platform behind Lixue Pavilion, being the last hall in Shaolin Temple as well as the biggest hall and pavilion building in the temple. It was built in the sixteenth year of Ming Wanli (1588). The monk in charge of the project was the 26th Abbot Jingan appointed by the Emperor. It had been renovated many times in the Qing Dynasty. The special renovation was carried out in the 40th year of Qing Qianlong (1775), after which the hall had a new appearance. After the establishment of New China, maintenance has been frequently made on the hall and thus the ancient architecture has been well retained. Thousand-Buddha Hall is a single-ridge flush garble roof architecture with seven spans wide (27.09 meters), three spans deep (11.15 meters), and a height of 17.579 meters.

Under the roof of the hall is the large horizontal board written with 'Western Sage'. The front open hall and secondary rooms are installed four screen doors, while the other four have screen windows. With the high roof and wide windows on the doors, light is easily caught. In front of the hall is a large stage with excellent carvings. On the top are the elegantly-carved fences. Steps are provided on the front and sides. The center of the front steps is placed with the stone carving for the imperial path (also known as path of god or 'Bi' (flight of steps) in Song Dynasty). It is carved with traditional patterns like 'two dragons playing the pearl', and 'swans standing on the lotus', and landscape. The entire stage is excellently fabricated and specified, which is the original structure of the pavilion. Destruction The monastery has been destroyed and rebuilt many times.

Perhaps the best-known story of the Temple's destruction is that it was destroyed in 1644 by the Qing government for supposed anti-Qing activities (giving birth to the famous slogan "Destroy the Qing, restore the Ming!"); this destruction is also supposed to have helped spread Shaolin martial arts through China by means of the 5 fugitive monks Ng Mui, Jee Shin Shim Shee, Fung Doe Duk, Miu Hin and Bak Mei. This story commonly appears in martial arts history, fiction, and cinema. However, accounts of the Qing Dynasty destroying the Shaolin temple may refer to a southern Shaolin temple, which Ju Ke, in the Qing bai lei chao (1917), located in Fujian Province. Additionally, some martial arts historians, such as Tang Hao and Stanley Henning, believe that the story is likely fictional, appearing only at the very end of the Qing period in novels and sensational literature. History of Shaolin Temple China has a long and rich history. Chinese Martial Arts has a worldwide reputation and vastness represented one of the most cherished facets of traditional Chinese culture.

In China there is a folk saying that in the north Shaolin-style is respected while in the south Wudang-style is esteemed, Wudang and Shaolin are the two birthplaces of Chinese Martial Arts and both have had strict principles in succession since the ancient times. After the year 1970 Wudang and Shaolin are open to the outside world. Early history Shaolin Monastery was built on the north side of Shaoshi, the western peak of Mount Song, one of the Sacred Mountains of China, by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Yang Xuanzhi, in the Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang (AD 547), and Li Xian, in the Ming Yitongzhi (AD 1461), concur with Daoxuan's location and attribution. The Jiaqing Chongxiu Yitongzhi (AD 1843) specifies that this monastery, located in the province of Henan, was built in the 20th year of the Taihe era of the Northern Wei Dynasty, that is, the monastery was built in AD 497.

Resent history There is evidence of Shaolin martial arts techniques being exported to Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries. Okinawan Shrin-ry karate, for example, has a name meaning "Small [Shao]lin". Other similarities can be seen in centuries-old Chinese and Japanese martial arts manuals. In 1928, the warlord Shi Yousan set fire to the monastery, burning it for over 40 days, destroying 90% of the buildings including many manuscripts of the temple library. The Cultural Revolution launched in 1966 targeted religious orders including the Monastery. The five monks who were present at the Monastery when the Red Guard attacked were shackled and made to wear placards declaring the crimes charged against them. The monks were jailed after being flogged publicly and parading through the street as people threw rubbish at them. The government purged Buddhist materials from within the Monastery walls, leaving it barren for years. Martial arts groups from all over the world have made donations for the upkeep of the temple and grounds, and are subsequently honored with carved stones near the entrance of the temple.

In the past, many people have tried to capitalize on the Shaolin Monastery by building their own schools on Mount Song. However, the Chinese government eventually outlawed this, and so the schools all moved to the nearby towns. A Dharma gathering was held between August 19 and 20, 1999, in the Shaolin Monastery, Songshan, China, for Buddhist Master Shi Yong Xin to take office as abbot. He is the thirteenth successor after Buddhist abbot Xue Ting Fu Yu. In March 2006 Vladimir Putin of Russia became the first foreign leader to visit the monastery. Two luxury bathrooms were recently added to the temple for use by monks and tourists. The new bathrooms reportedly cost three million yuan Matial arts training at Shaolin Temple tour - China.org.cn Matial arts training at Shaolin Temple tour E-mail Infohub, September 14, 2009 Adjust font size: Tour Duration: 10 - 30 day(s) Group Size: 15 - 40 people Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey Yoga & Spiritual Experience Season: January - December Airfare Included: No The Shaolin Monastery is a Buddhist temple, in Henan province of China.

Famous for its long association with Chán (Zen) Buddhism and martial arts, it is perhaps the Chan Buddhist monastery best known to the Western world. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: En Route. Depart your home city for Beijing, China. Day 2: Beijing. Arrive in Beijing in the morning. Transfer to hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon tour to the largest city square in the world, the Tian'anmen Square covering a total space of 44 hectares, then to the world largest imperial residence, the Forbidden City (1406-1911). Dinner in a local restaurant. Day 3: Beijing. Morning ride to one of the Ming Tomb relics with a short lesson on sit of Chinese Feng Shui. En Route visit the unique China art - Cloisonnu. After lunch, take the tour to the fascinating Great Wall extending over 10 thousand miles, built initially as a defense against nomadic tribes. Here, special training will be given by a Chinese Martial Arts Master. Dinner back in the city. Day 4: Beijing. Visit the impressive Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 as the imperial praying site for “good harvest”.

We will also join locals in their various recreation activities. Then drop by the Capital Pearl Market to see the various pearl products. Lunch on Peking duck followed by tour of the Hutong on an exciting Rickshaw ride. Afterwards, enjoy the fascinating Chinese Tea Ceremony. Dinner. Day 5: Beijing. Morning training by a Chinese Martial Arts Master. Visit the outstanding Tibetan Lama Temple housing the largest single-wood-carving Buddha in the world. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at the Bai Family Restaurant surrounded by Qing (1640-1911) costumes, music, decor and garden views. In the afternoon, visit the famous Tong Reng Tang Herbal pharmacy and enjoy foot reflexology (option). Late afternoon, we will drive to see the bustling Olympic Construction site and overlook the most eye-catching stadium - the National Stadium. Day 6: Shaolin. Arrival in Shaolin early in the morning and transfer to the famous Tagou Martial Art School by side of the Shaolin Monastery. Visit Shaolin Temple, where the Chan originated in China. Special training of Shaolin Martial Art by masters later afternoon. Overnight at Tagou school guest room. Day 7: Shaolin. Special training of Shaolin Martial Art by masters.

Overnight at Tagou school guest room. Day 8: Shaolin. Special training of Shaolin Martial Art by masters. Overnight at Tagou school guest room. Day 9: Chengdu. Morning transfer to airport for noon flight to Chengdu. Lunch on plane. In Chengdu, the group shall first visit the Panda Base and cuddle the cute Lesser Panda in the garden. Dinner will be followed by the amusing local performance “Changing Face”. Day 10: Chengdu. Day excursion to Qingchengshan Mountain and special training lesson given by Master Mailman on the mountain. Qingchengshan Mountain (Qingchengshan) is one of the ancient cradles of Daoism. The mountain has numerous Taoist temples and sites along the paths to its peak. The area is green all year round and is known for its secluded tranquility. Picnic Lunch. Day 11: En Route. Transfer to Chengdu airport for flight home via Beijing.

Notes: - 4 star hotel accommodations and taxes (except in Shaolin) - 3 Chinese meals daily History of the Shaolin Temple | france shaolin Name The Shao in "Shaolin" refers to "Mount Shaoshi", a mountain in the Songshan mountain range. The lin in "Shaolin" means "forest". Literally, the name means "Monastery in the woods of Mount Shaoshi". Early history The Shaolin Monastery was built on the north side of Shaoshi, the western peak of Mount Song, one of the Sacred Mountains of China, by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Jiaqing Chongxiu Yitongzhi (AD 1843) specifies that this monastery was built in AD 497. Kangxi, the second Qing emperor, was a supporter of the Shaolin temple in Henan and he wrote the calligraphic inscription that, to this day, hangs over the main temple gate. Shaolin Gong Fu The practice of Gong Fu in the Shaolin Temple is propulsed by the practice of Chan Buddhism, it's principles and it's values.

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Question: What Chan Buddhist monastery in the Henan province of China is best known to the world for its association with martial arts?
Answer: Shaolin